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Monday, July 11, 2016

CBS Radio Files an IPO

Once they make their initial money on the IPO, it's time for a fire sale. Everything must go. "Get your radio stations! Get your radio stations right here!

In Chicago, by the way, CBS radio owns WBBM-AM (and the FM station they simulcast that on), WBBM-FM (B-96), WJMK-FM (Classic Hits 104.3), WXRT-FM, WUSN-FM (US-99), and WSCR-AM (The Score). Some of the biggest and most profitable stations in Chicago.